https://youtu.be/1XsXxqENwxE?si=w7Bn4IA7y0sfRwBq The American Dream is Still Alive: Congressman Burgess Owens on Going Big From Super Bowl champion to U.S. Congressman, Burgess Owens has lived a life defined by grit, faith, and a relentless pursuit of purpose. On this episode of the Going Big! podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with Owens to explore a life journey that began in the segregated South and has led all the way to the halls of Congress—and the powerful lessons he’s pi

Prosperity Through People and Policy: Dr. Art Laffer & Lord Matthew Elliott on Going Big Few figures have shaped the global economic conversation quite like Dr. Art Laffer, the economist behind the legendary "Laffer Curve," and Lord Matthew Elliott, the strategic mind behind Brexit. In this episode of the Going Big podcast, Kevin Gentry sits down with both men to explore their latest book, Prosperity Through Growth , and how individuals, not governments, are the real engine

Kay Coles James is a remarkable figure whose life and career exemplify dedication, faith, and impactful leadership. From humble beginnings in Portsmouth, Virginia, she rose to serve in the White House, lead influential organizations, and establish the Gloucester Institute—a unique platform focused on cultivating future leaders and bridging political divides. In this blog post, we explore her inspiring story, leadership philosophy, and her vision for shaping the next generatio

Humble Beginnings in Gdańsk Every great movement begins with a single spark. For President Lech Wałęsa, that spark ignited in the shipyards of Gdańsk, Poland. Working as an electrician, he lived a life that mirrored the struggles of everyday people under Soviet domination. What seemed impossible — challenging the world’s most powerful communist regime — became his calling. Out of small strikes over bread prices, Wałęsa built a movement that grew into Solidarity, a trade union

Every once in a while, a leader emerges who does more than respond to the world around them. They shape it. Greg Lukianoff is one of those leaders. His story is a masterclass in what it means to Go Big: to pursue truth with courage, to build lasting institutions, and to devote your energy to a mission greater than yourself. As president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Greg has made it his life’s work to protect and promote the core freedoms that make

When you meet someone who has genuinely gone big—not in one field, but in three—you pause. You take notes. You listen. Because leadership at that scale doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by conviction, consistency, and a deep belief in something bigger than yourself. Art Pope is that kind of leader. From growing a family retail business into a regional powerhouse, to shaping public policy at the state level, to giving back in ways that transform lives for generations—Ar